Oranist

Oranism is a term that emerged in the context of the French Revolution, specifically referring to supporters of the Count of Artois, who was the younger brother of King Louis XVI. The Count of Artois, later King Charles X of France, was a prominent figure in the counter-revolutionary movement and a leader of the émigrés, French nobles who fled France during the revolution. Those who identified as Oranists were committed to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy and the traditional social and political order that the revolution sought to dismantle.

The Oranist movement was primarily active outside of France, coordinating efforts with other European powers who were hostile to the revolutionary government. They sought military and political support to overthrow the republic and reinstate the monarchy. While the term "Oranist" might suggest a formal organization, it more accurately described a political inclination and a set of shared beliefs among those who wished to see the Count of Artois, and by extension the Bourbon dynasty, return to power. The movement's influence waned as the revolution progressed and Napoleon Bonaparte rose to prominence. Despite the eventual restoration of the Bourbons in 1814, the specific label of "Oranist" became less relevant as the political landscape shifted.